Veterinary Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been practiced in both animals and human beings for
thousands of years in China. The earliest veterinary acupuncture book
"Bo Le Zhen Jing" (Bole's Canon of Veterinary Acupuncture) is believed
to have been written by Dr. Bo Le in the Qin-mu-gong period (659B.C.
to 621 B.C.). Veterinary treatment protocols using acupuncture
were well documented in this textbook. Since then, acupuncture was and
is still a part of the mainstream veterinary medical system in China.

Acupuncture has been used for thousands
of years in human and animal medicine to provide relief for many conditions.
It is the practice of placing very fine needles at areas rich in nerve
and blood supply to effect changes in the body. While the ancient wisdom
of acupuncture can be considered an art, modern science has been interpreting
the success experienced by patients. This has resulted in a more neurologic
and anatomical-based approach to acupuncture. The American Veterinary
Medical Association recognizes acupuncture within the practice of veterinary
medicine as a complementary and integrative therapy.